Pictures: Broward Winter All-County Players of the Year

Sarah Dussault, Sun Sentinel

Clide Geffrard Blanche Ely senior Position: Forward Height.: 6-6 Season highlights: Entering the season, Geffrard's goals were simple: help Ely win the state title and earn Player of the Year honors. He did both. As the Tigers leading scorer, he averaged 17.3 points per game along with 6.9 rebounds. Comment: Like many of Broward County's elite players, Geffrard shone in the biggest games. His strong performances were key as Ely stormed through the district, regional and state tournaments. He had a game-high 33 points and 14 rebounds when Ely defeated Oak Ridge 78-46 to claim the Class 7A state title. He scored 22 in the Tigers state semifinal win over St. Petersburg and had another 22 in a 63-33 win over Northeast in the District 15-7A championship game. Geffrard plans to announce his college plans after Ely plays in the ESPNHS National High School Invitational later this month. Florida Gulf Coast, College of Charleston, Mercer, Richmond and Charleston State are just a few of the interested schools. Athlete's quote: "It means a lot to be named Player of the Year. All the work I did over the summer and the year before really paid off and it feels good to know people recognize that. Last year, we lost in districts and no one thought we'd be good this year. At the beginning of the year, no one was with us. Now, everyone was with us. I think I have everything in my game to be successful in college. I just have to keep working and improving."

Clide Geffrard Blanche Ely senior Position: Forward Height.: 6-6 Season highlights: Entering the season, Geffrard's goals were simple: help Ely win the state title and earn Player of the Year honors. He did both. As the Tigers leading scorer, he averaged 17.3 points per game along with 6.9 rebounds. Comment: Like many of Broward County's elite players, Geffrard shone in the biggest games. His strong performances were key as Ely stormed through the district, regional and state tournaments. He had a game-high 33 points and 14 rebounds when Ely defeated Oak Ridge 78-46 to claim the Class 7A state title. He scored 22 in the Tigers state semifinal win over St. Petersburg and had another 22 in a 63-33 win over Northeast in the District 15-7A championship game. Geffrard plans to announce his college plans after Ely plays in the ESPNHS National High School Invitational later this month. Florida Gulf Coast, College of Charleston, Mercer, Richmond and Charleston State are just a few of the interested schools. Athlete's quote: "It means a lot to be named Player of the Year. All the work I did over the summer and the year before really paid off and it feels good to know people recognize that. Last year, we lost in districts and no one thought we'd be good this year. At the beginning of the year, no one was with us. Now, everyone was with us. I think I have everything in my game to be successful in college. I just have to keep working and improving." (Sarah Dussault, Sun Sentinel)

Maquedius Bain University School senior Pos.: Forward; Ht.: 6-5 Season highlights: A season ago, Bain was a key contributor for the Suns. This season, he emerged as one of their go-to players and a consistent viable scoring threat. He had some of his biggest performances against some of Broward County's top teams, including 23 points against state tournament-qualifier Sagemont and another 23 in a regional semifinal loss to eventual state champion Pine Crest. Comment: Bain, who has verbally committed to play football at Florida State, was a consistent force inside. He averaged 19.3 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, helping lead University School to a 24-5 record, the District 13-4A title and a regional semifinal berth. Athlete's quote: "This year, I really wanted to be the best big man in the country. I wanted to push my teammates to the limits that they have and have them be where I know they can be. We put in a lot of hard work and I just wanted to help my team get a state championship. My anger in football and my quickness in basketball, they go together. Basketball has helped me with my footwork in football and the strength work we do in football has helped me in basketball. Next season, I just want to play a lot harder even more and control the game."

Maquedius Bain University School senior Pos.: Forward; Ht.: 6-5 Season highlights: A season ago, Bain was a key contributor for the Suns. This season, he emerged as one of their go-to players and a consistent viable scoring threat. He had some of his biggest performances against some of Broward County's top teams, including 23 points against state tournament-qualifier Sagemont and another 23 in a regional semifinal loss to eventual state champion Pine Crest. Comment: Bain, who has verbally committed to play football at Florida State, was a consistent force inside. He averaged 19.3 points and 11.0 rebounds per game, helping lead University School to a 24-5 record, the District 13-4A title and a regional semifinal berth. Athlete's quote: "This year, I really wanted to be the best big man in the country. I wanted to push my teammates to the limits that they have and have them be where I know they can be. We put in a lot of hard work and I just wanted to help my team get a state championship. My anger in football and my quickness in basketball, they go together. Basketball has helped me with my footwork in football and the strength work we do in football has helped me in basketball. Next season, I just want to play a lot harder even more and control the game." (Sarah Dussault, Sun Sentinel)